Free-agent OF Jorge Padilla (Marlins) is currently batting .475 for the Caguas Criollos of the Puerto Rican Winter League and is bidding to become the first player in the league's history to hit at least .400 since Edgar Martinez hit .423 in 1991-92 for the San Juan Metros. Padilla was granted free agency by the Miami Marlins Nov. 1, and is attempting to return to the majors.